Electric vehicle costs
Top plug-in hybrids cost £1,000 more a year than EVs
Drivers in the UK could be saving £1,000 a year by choosing an electric vehicle (EV), according to expert analysis which has found that the top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) are more expensive to run than manufacturers claim.
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Low-income households at risk of being shut out of EV market Households earning £40,000 a year risk being left behind in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles (EV), according to Autotrader’s No Driver Left Behind 2026 report, posing a threat to the UK’s net zero goals. -
UK misses EV target despite jump in sales The UK is still behind its electric vehicle (EV) sales target, despite the fact that 2 million new ones were registered last year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) -
Alpine A390 to bring next-level e-agility to UK in 2026 Renault Group will be launching two electric vehicles (EVs) this year in the UK market, starting with the Alpine A390, an all-new electric fastback sports car. -
BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s biggest EV manufacturer Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD has officially overtaken Tesla as the world’s bestselling EV manufacturer. -
‘Smart’ British EV owners save hundreds of pounds more than German drivers British EV drivers are on average saving more than £540 compared to electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Germany thanks to using smart meters to charge their cars at night, according to new analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). -
Drivers can save £1,450 a year by buying a secondhand EV Secondhand electric vehicle (EV) drivers will still save around £1,450 a year, on average, despite plans for a new 3p-per-mile tax on EVs. -
EV giant offers chance to ‘beat the Budget’ with tax rebate Chinese company Omoda & Jaecoo offers EV tax rebate to help customers following the 3p-per-mile tax announced by Rachel Reeves -
Mercedes-Benz releases ‘game-changing’ EVs Mercedes-Benz says its two new CLA models offer more freedom and individuality, as well as more range, for drivers. -
Geely Auto launches fast-charging electric SUV Geely Auto has launched a new all-electric SUV that can be charged up to 80% in less than half an hour, in a bid to help it meet its target of selling 100,000 vehicles by 2030.